Land Development Engineer

5 Star Recruitment; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm is looking for an experienced Land Development Engineer in Rochester Hills, Michigan. This role involves leading technical design projects, managing an interdisciplinary team, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in land development, utility design, and stormwater management with proficiency in Civil 3D. Strong project management skills and a collaborative working attitude are essential. Opportunities include site visits and client interactions within a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering with a minimum of 5 years required.
• Minimum of 3 years of design experience in land development projects.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D and Office 360 products.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of project drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Prepare engineering analysis, design, and calculations.
• Evaluate land use and zoning requirements.

Skills

Civil engineering

Design experience on land development projects

Proficiency with Civil 3D

Proficiency with Office 360 products

Job description

• In this position, the Land Development Engineer leads the technical design for an interdisciplinary team of civil engineers, project planners, and CAD designers.
• This position reports directly to the Director of the Land Development Department.
• Candidates should be engineers or designers with a high technical competency experienced in land development projects, sustainable design, utility design, and stormwater management design.
• The ideal candidate is experienced with the unique requirements of design and permitting for development projects, including schools and other institutional projects, and commercial/retail projects.

Requirements

• Experience: Civil engineering: 5 years (Required)
• Minimum 3 years of design experience on land development projects
• Proficiency with Civil 3D and Office 360 products (Excel, Word, etc.)

Typical Duties

• Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Leads a team in the preparation of project drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Prepares engineering analysis, design, calculations, and reports
• Evaluates land use and zoning requirements and is familiar with zoning ordinances and site plan approval processes.
• Prepares permit applications and is responsible for working through agency review processes and obtaining approvals.
• Makes occasional site visits during the construction phase of the work to assess progress and quality of construction.
• Works with dynamic design teams including the owner/developer, architects, landscape architects, engineering trades, and contractors.
• Provides mentorship and training for junior staff

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Individuals must be willing to:

• Work in an office environment
• Attend client meetings and travel by car and/or plane if the project requires it
• Perform project site visits
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.